Money talks loudly in politics, especially in tight races for top jobs. Colorado's 2022 gubernatorial primary is proving that point well. One candidate took a bold financial step to stay in the game. Sen. Michael Bennet loaned his campaign nearly a million bucks in late May. Why would a politician d
Donald Trump has taught me that pride can be a double‑edged sword. He uses words to rally people, yet his language often shows how unclear speech can mislead and divide. When he attacks movements that fight racism, class bias, or ableism, it reminds me how vital diversity and fairness are in s
John O’Farrell, once a partner at the venture firm Andreessen Horowitz, recently shared his concerns about how tech investors are shaping policy on artificial intelligence. He believes that the wealth of these companies is used to silence discussion about regulating AI, favoring their own interests
Switzerland just held a big vote on whether to set a hard limit of 10 million people in the country, a move pushed hard by the biggest party in government. The idea was simple: cap growth to protect Swiss life. But voters across the 26 cantons didn’t buy it. Nearly 54 percent rejected the plan, even
Public schools used to be the place where every student learned the same shared history. But in Cherry Hill, some leaders now want to cut Black history from the curriculum instead of teaching it alongside the rest of American stories. A retired educator remembers when schools taught slavery, Jim Cro
Many people today argue that Islam isn't really a religion but more like a political system in disguise. This idea isn't new—it's been around for years, popping up especially after big events like 9/11 or during political campaigns. But here’s the thing: most definitions of religion fit Islam perfec
A Hollywood star and lawmakers used a recent Capitol Hill event to push for deeper reflection during America’s upcoming 250th birthday celebrations. Rainn Wilson, best known for playing Dwight Schrute in the sitcom “The Office, ” joined a bipartisan group of representatives and religious leaders to
If Democrats take over the House, they plan to dig into actions taken by Trump’s administration. This isn’t just about pointing fingers—it’s about following through on oversight duties Congress has avoided for over a year. Rep. Jared Huffman says investigations won’t wait, even if Trump leaves offic
The race for New York’s 13th congressional district is heating up as two Democrats trade barbs over immigration, campaign cash, and representation. On a recent radio show, Ruben Espaillat and Zohran Mamdani’s endorsed candidate, Avila Chevalier, faced off in a debate where personal attacks overshado
Kansas Democrats see a chance to win in 2026, even though the state usually votes Republican. The party thinks President Trump’s low ratings give them an edge. Three main candidates—pastor-turned-politician Adam Hamilton and state senators Ethan Corson and Cindy Holscher—are trying to get attention.
